A mass is attached to a spring, which is attached to a pivot on the ceiling. The period of the spring’s oscillation is equal to the period of the pendulum’s oscillation. Assuming no friction in the system, what happens to the mass when it is moved to one side and released?

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A mass is attached to a spring, which is attached to a pivot on the ceiling. The period of the spring’s oscillation is equal to the period of the pendulum’s oscillation. Assuming no friction in the system, what happens to the mass when it is moved to one side and released?